Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vellicate
verb
/ˈvɛl.ɪ.keɪt/
Definition
To twitch or to cause to twitch; to touch lightly and cause a nervous reaction.
Examples
- She felt a small vellicate on her arm as the breeze passed by.
- The therapist’s gentle hands vellicated the muscles, bringing a sense of relaxation.
Meaning
In a more general sense, it refers to the act of causing a quick, involuntary reaction in someone, often through a light touch or stimulation.
Synonyms
- tickle
- touch
- stimulate
